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Renewable Energy News Headlines provided by RenewableEnergyWorld.com - the leading online publisher of renewable energy news and information world-wide.Beijing Puts Brakes on New Solar Panel Capacityhttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2015/03/beijing-puts-brakes-on-new-solar-panel-capacity?cmpid=rss
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2015/3/31/feature-0-1427814617868.jpg" /> A new low-key announcement from Beijing is hinting at a quiet struggle taking place behind the scenes in China’s promising but embattled solar panel sector, with the regulator saying it will stop the building of most new manufacturing capacity. On one side of this struggle are local government officials, who may be encouraging solar panel makers in<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2015/3/31/feature-0-1427814617868.jpg" /><p>A new low-key announcement from Beijing is hinting at a quiet struggle taking place behind the scenes in China’s promising but embattled solar panel sector, with the regulator saying it will stop the building of most new manufacturing capacity. On one side of this struggle are local government officials, who may be encouraging solar panel makers in</p>Tue, 31 Mar 2015 15:06:00 GMThttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2015/03/beijing-puts-brakes-on-new-solar-panel-capacity?cmpid=rssDoug Young2015-03-31T15:06:00ZRenewables Are Customizing PPAs for Mining Industry, But More Dialogue Necessaryhttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2015/03/renewables-is-getting-better-at-customizing-ppas-for-mines-but-more-dialogue-is-necessary?cmpid=rss
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2015/3/31/feature-0-1427812942389.png" /> Goldcorp’s Chilean operations has dedicated time and effort to exploring renewable energy for its 200 MW El Morro project, which has encountered delays because the company’s environmental permit was challenged before the Supreme Court and the company lost. Energy Manager Rodrigo Diaz has conducted several studies to explore the feasibility of rene<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2015/3/31/feature-0-1427812942389.png" /><p>Goldcorp’s Chilean operations has dedicated time and effort to exploring renewable energy for its 200 MW El Morro project, which has encountered delays because the company’s environmental permit was challenged before the Supreme Court and the company lost. Energy Manager Rodrigo Diaz has conducted several studies to explore the feasibility of rene</p>Tue, 31 Mar 2015 14:40:00 GMThttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2015/03/renewables-is-getting-better-at-customizing-ppas-for-mines-but-more-dialogue-is-necessary?cmpid=rssAndrew Slavin2015-03-31T14:40:00ZFix the EU Emissions Trading System, And Carbon Markets Can Be Serious Businesshttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2015/03/fix-the-eu-emissions-trading-system-and-carbon-markets-can-be-serious-business?cmpid=rss
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2015/3/31/feature-0-1427811838893.jpg" /> What do the following have in common: New Zealand, South Korea, Switzerland, Kazakhstan, Quebec, Alberta, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, California, Beijing, Guangdong, Hubei, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Chongqing, Tianjin, Tokyo, Kyoto, Saitama and 28 countries in Europe?<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2015/3/31/feature-0-1427811838893.jpg" /><p>What do the following have in common: New Zealand, South Korea, Switzerland, Kazakhstan, Quebec, Alberta, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, California, Beijing, Guangdong, Hubei, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Chongqing, Tianjin, Tokyo, Kyoto, Saitama and 28 countries in Europe?</p>Tue, 31 Mar 2015 14:18:00 GMThttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2015/03/fix-the-eu-emissions-trading-system-and-carbon-markets-can-be-serious-business?cmpid=rssSeb Henbest, Head of Europe, Middle East and Africa, Bloomberg New Energy Finance2015-03-31T14:18:00ZNew Software Optimizes Grid-scale Energy Storage, Gathers Vital Information for Grid Operatorshttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2015/03/new-software-optimizes-grid-scale-energy-storage-gathers-vital-information-for-grid-operators?cmpid=rss
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2015/3/31/feature-0-1427810699146.jpg" /> When developing new energy projects, there are several software applications that can help with technology procurement decisions and monitoring. These programs are especially helpful in emerging technology fields like energy storage, where data can answer previously hazy application questions and potentially increase return on investment (ROI).<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2015/3/31/feature-0-1427810699146.jpg" /><p>When developing new energy projects, there are several software applications that can help with technology procurement decisions and monitoring. These programs are especially helpful in emerging technology fields like energy storage, where data can answer previously hazy application questions and potentially increase return on investment (ROI).
</p>Tue, 31 Mar 2015 14:01:00 GMThttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2015/03/new-software-optimizes-grid-scale-energy-storage-gathers-vital-information-for-grid-operators?cmpid=rssMeg Cichon, Associate Editor, RenewableEnergyWorld.com2015-03-31T14:01:00ZFrance Mandates Solar Roofs for Commercial Zoneshttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2015/03/france-mandates-solar-roofs-for-commercial-zones?cmpid=rss
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2015/3/30/feature-0-1427730309658.jpg" /> Recently passed legislation in France has mandated that the roofs of all new buildings in commercial areas must be so-called green roofs, which are at least partially covered in either solar modules or with living plants.<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2015/3/30/feature-0-1427730309658.jpg" /><p>Recently passed legislation in France has mandated that the roofs of all new buildings in commercial areas must be so-called green roofs, which are at least partially covered in either solar modules or with living plants.</p>Mon, 30 Mar 2015 15:26:00 GMThttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2015/03/france-mandates-solar-roofs-for-commercial-zones?cmpid=rssDavid Appleyard, Contributing Editor2015-03-30T15:26:00ZMexico Pledges to Cut Emissions 25 Percent in Climate Change Milestonehttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2015/03/mexico-pledges-to-cut-emissions-25-percent-in-climate-change-milestone?cmpid=rss
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2015/3/30/feature-0-1427728642565.jpg" /> Mexico has become the first developing nation to formally promise to cut its global-warming pollution, a potential milestone in efforts to reach a worldwide agreement on tackling climate change.<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2015/3/30/feature-0-1427728642565.jpg" /><p>Mexico has become the first developing nation to formally promise to cut its global-warming pollution, a potential milestone in efforts to reach a worldwide agreement on tackling climate change.</p>Mon, 30 Mar 2015 15:13:00 GMThttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2015/03/mexico-pledges-to-cut-emissions-25-percent-in-climate-change-milestone?cmpid=rssAlex Nussbaum and Eric Martin, Bloomberg2015-03-30T15:13:00ZSolar, Wind Industries Release ‘How-To’ Handbook for Cutting Carbon Emissionshttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2015/03/solar-wind-industries-release-how-to-handbook-for-cutting-carbon-emissions?cmpid=rss
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2015/3/30/feature-0-1427726034003.jpg" /> For states looking to meet new obligations under the EPA’s Clean Power Plan, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) have jointly published a handbook detailing how to incorporate renewable energy into state plans to cut carbon emissions from existing power plants. Last year, solar energy helpe<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2015/3/30/feature-0-1427726034003.jpg" /><p>For states looking to meet new obligations under the EPA’s Clean Power Plan, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) have jointly published a handbook detailing how to incorporate renewable energy into state plans to cut carbon emissions from existing power plants. Last year, solar energy helpe</p>Mon, 30 Mar 2015 15:13:00 GMThttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2015/03/solar-wind-industries-release-how-to-handbook-for-cutting-carbon-emissions?cmpid=rssRhone Resch2015-03-30T15:13:00ZUS Vote-a-Rama Reveals Senators’ Environmental Agendahttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2015/03/us-vote-a-rama-reveals-senators-environmental-agenda?cmpid=rss
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2015/3/30/feature-0-1427725143705.jpg" /> It’s been a big news day in the U.S. Senate, with Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid announcing he won’t run for another term.<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2015/3/30/feature-0-1427725143705.jpg" /><p>It’s been a big news day in the U.S. Senate, with Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid announcing he won’t run for another term.
</p>Mon, 30 Mar 2015 14:13:00 GMThttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2015/03/us-vote-a-rama-reveals-senators-environmental-agenda?cmpid=rssJeremy Symons, Environmental Defense Fund2015-03-30T14:13:00ZOne Man Working Behind-the-Scenes to Halt Oklahoma Wind Energyhttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2015/03/oklahoma-wind-energys-future-threated-by-one-man?cmpid=rss
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2015/3/30/feature-0-1427723054159.jpg" /> Oklahoma has quietly become the 4th largest wind producing state in America after jumping several states in the rankings over the past few years. The panhandle and the northeastern part of the state have been seen as promising areas for further development, with strong winds and nearby transmission lines that enable cheap, clean electricity. Howe<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2015/3/30/feature-0-1427723054159.jpg" /><p>Oklahoma has quietly become the 4th largest wind producing state in America after jumping several states in the rankings over the past few years. The panhandle and the northeastern part of the state have been seen as promising areas for further development, with strong winds and nearby transmission lines that enable cheap, clean electricity. Howe</p>Mon, 30 Mar 2015 13:44:00 GMThttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2015/03/oklahoma-wind-energys-future-threated-by-one-man?cmpid=rssMatt Kasper2015-03-30T13:44:00ZHow Many 9s of Accuracy: The Future of Solar Performance Benchmarkinghttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2015/03/how-many-9s-of-accuracy-the-future-of-solar-performance-benchmarking?cmpid=rss
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2015/3/30/feature-0-1427722915728.jpg" /> When Vivint Solar acquired Solmetric Corporation in January 2014, the industry murmured concern. It was another in a string of “arms race-level” events between several top national solar installers.<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2015/3/30/feature-0-1427722915728.jpg" /><p>When Vivint Solar acquired Solmetric Corporation in January 2014, the industry murmured concern. It was another in a string of “arms race-level” events between several top national solar installers.</p>Mon, 30 Mar 2015 12:43:00 GMThttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2015/03/how-many-9s-of-accuracy-the-future-of-solar-performance-benchmarking?cmpid=rssPamela Cargill, Contributor2015-03-30T12:43:00ZUK Cuts Red Tape for Commercial Rooftop Solarhttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2015/03/uk-cuts-red-tape-for-commercial-rooftop-solar?cmpid=rss
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2015/3/27/feature-0-1427480868344.jpg" /> A change in the rules for permitted development rights in the UK has increased the development threshold for rooftop solar panels on commercial property by a factor of 20. Under the new rules, installations up to 1 MW no longer require full planning permission for development.<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2015/3/27/feature-0-1427480868344.jpg" /><p>A change in the rules for permitted development rights in the UK has increased the development threshold for rooftop solar panels on commercial property by a factor of 20. Under the new rules, installations up to 1 MW no longer require full planning permission for development.
</p>Fri, 27 Mar 2015 18:25:00 GMThttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2015/03/uk-cuts-red-tape-for-commercial-rooftop-solar?cmpid=rssDavid Appleyard, Contributing Editor2015-03-27T18:25:00ZSplit Decision on Ormat’s Motion to Dismiss Ex-Employees’ Claims of Cash Grant Fraudhttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2015/03/split-decision-on-ormats-motion-to-dismiss-ex-employees-claims-of-cash-grant-fraud?cmpid=rss
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2015/3/27/feature-0-1427470957347.jpg" /> The March 24 opinion from the U.S. District Court for Nevada granted in part and denied in part Ormat’s motion to dismiss an action brought by ex-Ormat employees under the False Claims Act. The ex-employees are alleging fraud by Ormat in its preparation of three Section 1603 cash grant (Cash Grant) applications for geothermal projects. In theory, either party could appeal, but that seems unlikely.<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2015/3/27/feature-0-1427470957347.jpg" /><p>The March 24 opinion from the U.S. District Court for Nevada granted in part and denied in part Ormat’s motion to dismiss an action brought by ex-Ormat employees under the False Claims Act. The ex-employees are alleging fraud by Ormat in its preparation of three Section 1603 cash grant (Cash Grant) applications for geothermal projects. In theory, either party could appeal, but that seems unlikely.
</p>Fri, 27 Mar 2015 15:39:00 GMThttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2015/03/split-decision-on-ormats-motion-to-dismiss-ex-employees-claims-of-cash-grant-fraud?cmpid=rssDavid Burton, Akin Gump2015-03-27T15:39:00ZFocus on Digester Health for Efficient Biogas Operationshttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2015/03/focus-on-digester-health-for-efficient-biogas-operations?cmpid=rss
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2015/3/27/feature-0-1427464551135.jpg" /> Turning organic waste, such as manure, food scraps or expired food products into biogas is a modern type of alchemy that uses process-based technologies including an anaerobic digester, the organic waste feedstock, bacteria and by maintaining the proper temperature and pressure levels.<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2015/3/27/feature-0-1427464551135.jpg" /><p>Turning organic waste, such as manure, food scraps or expired food products into biogas is a modern type of alchemy that uses process-based technologies including an anaerobic digester, the organic waste feedstock, bacteria and by maintaining the proper temperature and pressure levels.</p>Fri, 27 Mar 2015 13:56:00 GMThttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2015/03/focus-on-digester-health-for-efficient-biogas-operations?cmpid=rssAaron Kalisher and Craig Bierl, Chubb Group of Insurance Companies2015-03-27T13:56:00ZNew York Launches Innovation Lab To Study Renewable Energy and the Advanced Gridhttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2015/03/new-york-launches-innovation-lab-to-study-renewable-energy-and-the-advanced-grid?cmpid=rss
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2015/3/27/feature-0-1427460493273.jpg" /> This week New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the signing of an agreement between the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and State University of New York Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Polytechnic) that aims “to create a world-class facility devoted to energy technology innovation and the rapid deployment of smart-grid technology to modernize New York's electric grid.”<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2015/3/27/feature-0-1427460493273.jpg" /><p>This week New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the signing of an agreement between the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and State University of New York Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Polytechnic) that aims “to create a world-class facility devoted to energy technology innovation and the rapid deployment of smart-grid technology to modernize New York's electric grid.” </p>Fri, 27 Mar 2015 12:26:00 GMThttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2015/03/new-york-launches-innovation-lab-to-study-renewable-energy-and-the-advanced-grid?cmpid=rssAndrew Burger, Correspondent2015-03-27T12:26:00ZClean Energy Makes Up Record Share of UK Power with Coal-to-Biomass Conversionshttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2015/03/clean-energy-makes-up-record-share-of-uk-power?cmpid=rss
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2015/3/26/feature-0-1427380009532.jpg" /> U.K. electricity from low-carbon sources accounted for almost a quarter of the country’s generation in the fourth quarter as Drax Group Plc converted a second coal-power plant to burn wood.<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2015/3/26/feature-0-1427380009532.jpg" /><p>U.K. electricity from low-carbon sources accounted for almost a quarter of the country’s generation in the fourth quarter as Drax Group Plc converted a second coal-power plant to burn wood.</p>Thu, 26 Mar 2015 14:05:00 GMThttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2015/03/clean-energy-makes-up-record-share-of-uk-power?cmpid=rssLouise Downing, Bloomberg2015-03-26T14:05:00ZLifting State Limits on Local Powerhttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2015/03/lifting-state-limits-on-local-power?cmpid=rss
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2015/3/26/feature-0-1427377187179.jpg" /> In the first half of 2014, distributed local solar power constituted over 25 percent of new power plant capacity. This impressive growth continues several years where solar power has grown by leaps and bounds, producing power right where it's needed and juicing up local economies. But many states have limited how much of their electricity can come<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2015/3/26/feature-0-1427377187179.jpg" /><p>In the first half of 2014, distributed local solar power constituted over 25 percent of new power plant capacity. This impressive growth continues several years where solar power has grown by leaps and bounds, producing power right where it's needed and juicing up local economies. But many states have limited how much of their electricity can come </p>Thu, 26 Mar 2015 13:41:00 GMThttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2015/03/lifting-state-limits-on-local-power?cmpid=rssJohn Farrell2015-03-26T13:41:00ZChart: Every (Solar) Customer Demographic Prefers Email Communicationshttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2015/03/chart-every-solar-customer-demographic-prefers-email-communications?cmpid=rss
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2015/3/26/feature-0-1427352765629.png" /> Whether you’re marketing to solar installers or consumers, you should probably pay attention to this chart, which reveals that every age demographic overwhelmingly prefers to be contacted by email. From 18-year-olds to retirees above 65, they all want you talking to their inbox, and very few want you talking on the phone. Based on this chart, the b<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2015/3/26/feature-0-1427352765629.png" /><p>Whether you’re marketing to solar installers or consumers, you should probably pay attention to this chart, which reveals that every age demographic overwhelmingly prefers to be contacted by email. From 18-year-olds to retirees above 65, they all want you talking to their inbox, and very few want you talking on the phone. Based on this chart, the b</p>Thu, 26 Mar 2015 13:39:00 GMThttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2015/03/chart-every-solar-customer-demographic-prefers-email-communications?cmpid=rssTor 'Solar Fred' Valenza2015-03-26T13:39:00ZBiomass Electricity + Carbon Capture = Carbon-Negative Energyhttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2015/03/biomass-electricity-carbon-capture-carbon-negative-energy?cmpid=rss
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2015/3/19/feature-0-1426792137387.png" /> Generating electricity from biomass, such as urban waste and sustainably sourced forest and crop residues, is one strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions because it is carbon-neutral: it produces as much carbon as the plants suck out of the atmosphere.<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2015/3/19/feature-0-1426792137387.png" /><p>Generating electricity from biomass, such as urban waste and sustainably sourced forest and crop residues, is one strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions because it is carbon-neutral: it produces as much carbon as the plants suck out of the atmosphere.
</p>Thu, 26 Mar 2015 12:02:00 GMThttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2015/03/biomass-electricity-carbon-capture-carbon-negative-energy?cmpid=rssRobert Sanders, Contributor2015-03-26T12:02:00ZYingli Joins $1 Club as China Solar Sector Continues Consolidationhttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2015/03/yingli-joins-1-club-as-china-solar-sector-continues-consolidation?cmpid=rss
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2015/3/26/feature-0-1427378058454.jpg" /> Looming signs of new trouble are brewing in the solar panel sector, with shares of Yingli Green Energy (NYSE: YGE) taking a bath after the company reported widening losses and slowing revenue growth. The 15 percent sell-off saw Yingli’s shares re-approach an all-time low from just 2 and a half years ago, as the company joined a small but growing cl<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2015/3/26/feature-0-1427378058454.jpg" /><p>Looming signs of new trouble are brewing in the solar panel sector, with shares of Yingli Green Energy (NYSE: YGE) taking a bath after the company reported widening losses and slowing revenue growth. The 15 percent sell-off saw Yingli’s shares re-approach an all-time low from just 2 and a half years ago, as the company joined a small but growing cl</p>Thu, 26 Mar 2015 10:48:00 GMThttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2015/03/yingli-joins-1-club-as-china-solar-sector-continues-consolidation?cmpid=rssDoug Young2015-03-26T10:48:00ZThe Renewable Electricity Grid: The Future Is Nowhttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2015/03/the-renewable-electricity-grid-the-future-is-now?cmpid=rss
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2015/3/23/feature-0-1427139079441.png" /> Even a few years ago, renewable energy played only a small role in most countries’ energy planning. While governments and publics were eager to increase the share of renewables in their energy systems, the economics of doing so were challenging. There were also serious concerns about the impact on the electricity grid of adding too much capacity from variable renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind.<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2015/3/23/feature-0-1427139079441.png" /><p>Even a few years ago, renewable energy played only a small role in most countries’ energy planning. While governments and publics were eager to increase the share of renewables in their energy systems, the economics of doing so were challenging. There were also serious concerns about the impact on the electricity grid of adding too much capacity from variable renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind.</p>Wed, 25 Mar 2015 12:48:00 GMThttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2015/03/the-renewable-electricity-grid-the-future-is-now?cmpid=rssNicholas Keyes, The World Bank2015-03-25T12:48:00Z